MLS Update: Hernandez fined $2,500Posted by Soccer America on Jun. 30, 12:00 a.m.MLS fined Los Angeles forward Luis Hernandez $2,500 for his actions following the Galaxy's 2-0 loss at Kansas City on June 24. Wizards players Matt McKeon and Chris Klein accused the Mexican international of spitting on them after the match.» 0 Comments

MLS Update: Dallas waives Burke, Graziani backPosted by Soccer America on Jun. 30, 12:00 a.m.The Dallas Burn waived Mike Burke. The midfielder was acquired on June 15 and played in two games for the team for a total of 41 minutes. Graziani returns from national team duty Burn forward Ariel Graziani will return for the home match against Los Angeles on July 1. Graziani missed the 1-0 loss at Colorado on June 28 to ...» 0 Comments

Internet Soccer Guide: Cyber-savvy Arena logs onPosted by Soccer America on Jun. 30, 12:00 a.m.Bruce Arena hardly used the Internet when he was D.C. UnitedÆs coach. Less than two years after becoming U.S. coach, he cannot imagine doing his job without the Web.

With United, Arena logged onto MLS's network and was able to get just about all the information he needed from there and e-mail.

MLS Update: D.C. United waives SlivinskiPosted by Soccer America on Jun. 30, 12:00 a.m.D.C. United waived reserve midfielder Mike Slivinski. Slivinski appeared in two matches this season for United, coming on as a substitute both times; on April 22 in a 3-2 loss to the MetroStars and on May 13 in a 3-1 loss to New England. Slivinski was scoreless in 32 minutes of action. After finishing his college career with 16 goals ...» 0 Comments

MLS Update: Brown outPosted by Soccer America on Jun. 29, 12:00 a.m.Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Adin Brown is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Friday, June 30. Brown will undergo the procedure to "clean up" the right meniscus, and is expected to be out approximately 14-21 days, according to Rapids trainer Jay Mellette. Brown, also expected to be the starting goalkeeper for the U.S. Olympic team at the ...» 0 Comments

U.S. SOCCER: Heinrichs names young team for Italy friendlyPosted by Soccer America on Jun. 29, 12:00 a.m.U.S. coach April Heinrichs picked just two Women's World Cup '99 veterans for the U.S. women's national team's friendly with Italy on July 7 in Islip, N.Y. Sara Whalen and Christie Pearce, who are from the New York-New Jersey area, lead an 18-player roster for the match at EAB Park. U.S. under-21 coach Jillian Ellis will serve as assistant coach ...» 0 Comments

MLS Update: Porter retires, Valderrama still leads All-Star voting, Tico Tico on his wayPosted by Soccer America on Jun. 29, 12:00 a.m.After arthroscopic surgery on both knees during the offseason, Tampa Bay's Caleb Porter retired to pursue a future in coaching at his alma mater, Indiana University. "It was a tough decision but, I've been struggling with injuries and I feel it is time to pursue a career in coaching," said Porter, who ends a two-year MLS career. "This opportunity will ...» 0 Comments

Internet Soccer Guide: Postings not just idle chatter for MLSPosted by Soccer America on Jun. 29, 12:00 a.m.As much as anywhere on the Internet, soccer chat rooms, message boards and fan sites demonstrate why the World Wide Web is sometimes referred to as the misinformation highway. But despite all the speculating, pontificating and quibbling that goes on in the newest medium, MLS clubs are paying attention.

MLS Update: Miami wins Beckerman lotteryPosted by Soccer America on Jun. 29, 12:00 a.m.Miami won the rights to U.S. youth national team midfielder Kyle Beckerman in a weighted lottery conducted today by MLS. Beckerman, a Project-40 player, was the only player available in the June 29 draft. The draft held true to form as the Fusion held the highest probability for selection. The MetroStars, New England Revolution and Columbus Crew were ineligible for ...» 0 Comments

Paul Caligiuri retraces his steps from Southern California youth soccer to a career that included an NCAA title, two World Cup appearances and six seasons in Germany.

U.S. SOCCER: Women tie Brazil, win group on coin flipPosted by Soccer America on Jun. 27, 12:00 a.m.The United States won Group A of the Women's Gold Cup on a coin flip after tying Brazil, 0-0, in Foxboro, Mass., on June 27. Brazil captain Sissi called tails, and the coin came up heads. U.S. midfielder Kristine Lilly missed a late penalty kick that would have given the world champions the group title outright. Both the USA and ...» 0 Comments